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Dr Linda Clarke DipEdEY, PhD, MasEdEY

Senior Lecturer

Institute of Education

Dr. Linda Clarke (K膩i Tahu) is a Senior Lecturer in Early Years Education, with research interests in professional development, social-emotional learning, culturally responsive pedagogies, and educational leadership. Before pursuing her academic career, Linda worked as an early childhood education teacher. She completed all her degrees, including her PhD through 暴风资源.

Linda's research portfolio spans professional development for educators and leaders alongside toddler pedagogy, reflecting her commitment to improving educational experiences across the early childhood sector. Linda's work bridges research and practice, drawing on her background and academic expertise to promote quality education across the early childhood sector.

Professional

Qualifications

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Education with Distinction in Early Years Education - 暴风资源 (2012)
  • Doctor of Philosophy - 暴风资源 (2022)
  • Master of Eeducation with Distinction in Early Years Education - 暴风资源 (2017)

Research Expertise

Research Interests

·       Professional learning and development

·       Social-emotional learning

·       Culturally responsive pedagogies and practices

·       Educational leadership in early childhood contexts

·       Play-based pedagogy and learning

·       Toddler development and pedagogical approaches

·       Teacher identity and professional growth

·       Early childhood curriculum


I approach research from a pragmatic perspective and use a range of methods to explore and examine research questions. I believe research should enhance our knowledge and benefit our communities, including the kaiako, leaders, tamariki, and wh膩nau who are at the heart of our educational communities.

Thematics

21st Century Citizenship, Health and Well-being

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Curriculum and Pedagogy (130200): Early Childhood Education (excl. Maori) (130102): Education (130000): Education Systems (130100): Other Education (139900): Specialist Studies in Education (130300): Te Whariki (Maori Early Childhood Education) (130107): Teacher Education and Professional Development of Educators (130313)

Teaching and Supervision

Contact Supervisor

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Co-supervisor 5 0

Current Doctoral Supervision

Co-supervisor of:

  • Andrea Driver - Doctor of Philosophy
    The role of Early childhood leaders in leading inclusive pedagogy
  • Emily Pearce - Doctor of Philosophy
    Drawing upon funds of knowledge to explore five year old mathematical understanding.
  • Elya Marfu'Atun - Doctor of Philosophy
    Developing a Culturally Responsive Online Parenting Programme for Preschool Social-Emotional Development in Indonesia
  • Jess Smith - Doctor of Philosophy
    Early childhood teachers' perspectives of social-emotional teaching and learning in Aotearoa New Zealand
  • Min Wang - Doctor of Philosophy
    Learning in a Third Space: Chinese Student Teachers鈥� Conceptualisation of Pedagogy, Curriculum and Identity in Aotearoa New Zealand Early Childhood Education